Atmore News

RSTC faculty member honored among state’s top 10 nurses
Gray Special to Atmore News Dr. Roslana Gray, Health Careers Division Chairperson at Reid State Technical College, was honored Thursday, September 24, during a virtual ceremony recognizing Alabama’s top 10 nurses across the state. Gray ranked in the top 10 following nominations of over 500 submissions describing healthcare leaders as going “above and beyond” during Nursing Week 2020 as observed on www.thisisAlabama.org. The virtual event was broadcast live on the…
Drive-by birthday for Bro. Monroe
The Rev. Monroe Tucker’s 80th birthday was Friday, October 2, but his birthday celebration was held Saturday, October 3. Rev. Monroe and Sis. Nora Tucker’s twin sons – Wayne and Dewayne – are members of two motorcycles clubs, and many of their fellow riders came along and led the motorcade from the line-up at the Tuckers’ church, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist on Pouncey Road, to the Tuckers’ home on Robinsonville…
HES Honorable Hornets
September’s Honorable Hornets at Huxford Elementary were rewarded this week with a special snack and a party for having a positive attitude. Positive attitude was the school’s character trait for the month. Honorable Hornets are, from left, front, Jalen Jeter, Jaylen Moye, Jonah Coon, Gracie House, Lilly Kate O’Brien, Elijah Kennedy; back, Chau Nguyen, Radyn Lambert, Payton Lambeth, Shaughnessy Rothschild, Alice Worth, Macey Jones, Brentli Richerson.
ECHS falls to Vigor in key region contest
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High, coming off a two-week winning spree, suffered its fourth defeat of the season last Thursday, October 1, at the hands of region foe Vigor. With the 19-0 loss, the Blue Devils record now stands at 2-4 overall, 1-2 in Class 4A, Region 1 competition. Another major loss for ECHS came when senior defensive lineman Dezmun Crenshaw suffered a severe high ankle sprain…